Category: music
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Wellington Celebrates Community Champions at Awards Ceremony
Wellington City Council celebrated local heroes at a combined awards ceremony on August 1, 2025. The event recognized Wellingtonians, volunteers, and community groups for their positive impact on the city. The council makes every reasonable effort to provide ongoing email…
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsMusic
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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell to Perform in Wellington
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, the voice behind the band's biggest hits, will perform in the South Pacific as part of their 'Kingston Calling 2026' tour. Wellington City Council announced the event, promising fans a chance to experience UB40’s classic sound.…
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Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' to Hit Wellington's Sky Stadium
Wellington is set to welcome Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' at Sky Stadium this summer. The announcement was made on July 23, 2025. Sheeran is returning to what he calls his “favourite city in the world”. In other news, the upgraded…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Fatal Brawl, Inflation, Murder Trial
RNZ is reporting that a 20-year-old man died after a brawl in Hamilton. RNZ said the man was celebrating his upcoming birthday when a fight broke out between two groups on Alexandra Street early Sunday. Four people were injured, including…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSportHealthMediaMusic RNZHamiltonAlexandra StreetInflationJulia DeLuneyStabbingMurder trialRadio New Zealand
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NZ On Air Announces New Touring Support for Local Musicians
NZ On Air, with support from the NZ Music Commission, has announced the New Music Project Touring fund to support Aotearoa’s music scene. This pilot fund aims to help local artists promote their album or EP release through live performances…
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NZ On Air Launches New Music Project Touring Fund
NZ On Air, with support from the NZ Music Commission, has announced the New Music Project Touring fund, a pilot initiative designed to help local artists promote their album or EP release through live performances across Aotearoa. The fund will…
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Media Monitor: ACC Faces $50M in Abuse Claims After Ruling
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a Court of Appeal ruling has cost ACC $50 million so far. The 2023 TN vs ACC ruling allowed more childhood sexual abuse survivors to receive financial compensation. ACC estimated the ruling, along with…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportMusicSocial IssuesMiddle EastEuropeEconomyLegal ACCCourt of AppealTN vs ACCHelen GregoryJulia DeLuneyIsrael-Iran conflictRNZ News
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Wellington City Council and Predator Free Wellington Win Supreme Award
Wellington City Council and Predator Free Wellington have been awarded the Supreme Award at the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards, held at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Separately, Eyegum Music Collective is set to present GREAT SOUNDS GREAT,…
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaMusicState Governments
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Media Monitor: Christchurch Housing Plans Mostly Rejected
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Christchurch City Council's housing plans have been largely rejected by the government. Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger said the decision was a setback after a lot of work. \ \ RNZ also reports that…
Politics and GovernmentHealthWeatherEntertainmentSportAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceMusic
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NZ On Air Celebrates 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards Winners
NZ On Air has congratulated the winners and finalists of the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards (AMA), which celebrated 60 years of the Tūī. The event, held at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau, showcased the talent and diversity of…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports on Australian and world news
The Guardian is reporting that South Australia locals are opposing a Tesla factory plan, citing an Elon Musk 'salute'. Jacqui Lambie was voted back into the Senate, according to The Guardian. In other news, thousands of Israelis participated in a…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthSportEntertainmentAustraliaMiddle EastEuropeGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEnvironmentClimate ChangeMusic South AustraliaJerusalemLiverpool FCErin PattersonNSW floodsJacqui LambieGuardian Australia
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Media Monitor: Auckland Floods, Giant Fungus, A-League Semi-Final
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Healthy Waters received its first alert of heavy rain around 10:29 p.m. Friday, but Emergency Management didn't alert the public until 12:42 a.m. Saturday during the Auckland Easter floods. RNZ said researchers uncovered a…
WeatherSportScience & TechnologyMediaEntertainmentAustralasiaDisastersMedical ScienceEnvironmentMusic
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News Briefing: Baby Ru Investigation, Auckland Bus Stop Attack, and Beckenridge Case
Today's briefing covers several developing stories. Eighteen months have passed since "Baby Ru" suffered a fatal injury. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke with the boy's mother, who remains a person of interest in the police investigation. Auckland police are…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldBusinessHealthEntertainmentSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeMedical ScienceEuropeMilitarySocial IssuesEducationUkraineAsiaMusic Baby RuAucklandKyle WhorrallJohn BeckenridgeSouthlandChristopher LuxonAir New Zealand